Shore Builders Association Bulletin Board Magazine, 2016 Volume 2

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5 Pillars That Create THE VALUE OF MEMBERSHIP There are 5 key pillars that help to frame the value of membership within our association. These pillars are the perfect tool to recruit new members and maintain relationships with current members.

Mike Kurpiel

Advocacy The Shore Builders Association of Central NJ represents the home building industry on the local level in Monmouth, Ocean, Mercer & Middlesex counties. With just over 300 members, we are the voice of the community when it comes to addressing issues within the building industry. Expertise The New Jersey Builders Association represents the home building industry at the state level, and often works with individual locals at the municipal level. NJBA has staff that is knowledgeable on statewide issues concerning your industry & government affairs. The battles won have resulted in members saving thousands of dollars per home. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) represents our industry at the federal level. Why It Matters: Building codes can have a profound impact on the comfort and safety of residents as well as the cost of construction and the cost of operating the home. NAHB can help members work toward cost-effective and safe codes. There are staff liaisons available to assist you. NAHB also offers members FREE legal research, sample contracts and more!

Savings Save money and earn back your membership dollars by taking advantage of various discount programs! There are several programs like the Member Rebate Program, and the NAHB Member discounts like $500 / $1,000 GM Discount offer, Verizon discounts and more! Networking Get involved, get to know fellow members on both the local and the state level. Members are welcome at all state meetings & events. Attending events is a great way to network. Sponsorship opportunities are available and will allow you to promote your business too other HBA members. Participate or volunteer in local events. On a local level, the SBACNJ gives everyone an opportunity to participate in the FAME Awards, Tiki Party, Golf Outing, BEAM& Awards Member Appreciation Night as well as free happy hours or low cost networking events.

Get Certified! NAHB has a variety of Certification programs for both Builders & Remodelers, at discounted prices. You can ac- cess these courses conveniently online from your office or from home. When in need, members have access to professionals on all three levels, who are knowledgeable industry experts! By utilizing these five pillars you will learn to leverage your membership and make it work for you. If you’re not a member, keep in mind that some battles being fought on behalf of the building industry are much bigger than others. At some point, the battles being fought in other states, may end up being the same battles we will have to fight here in New Jersey in the near future. If it affect’s one, it may affect us all. The strength of our organization lies within our membership.

Knowledge Free or low cost seminars offered by the Local & State Associations. On occasion, we will partner with local like-minded organizations and hold joint seminars.

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